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Machine Tool And Method For Machining A Workpiece - EP2536531

The patent EP2536531 was granted to MAG IAS on Dec 15, 2021. The application was filed on Feb 2, 2011 under application number EP11703184A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2536531

MAG IAS

Application Number: EP11703184A
Filing Date: Feb 2, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 12, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 15, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
GEBR HELLER MASCHINENFABRIK	Aug 27, 2019	JACKISCH KOHL	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (19) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE102006028728
DESCRIPTION	DE102006034497
DESCRIPTION	DE102007045045
DESCRIPTION	DE10225514
DESCRIPTION	DE19859051
DESCRIPTION	DE3918034
DESCRIPTION	EP0780192
DESCRIPTION	GB1259071
DESCRIPTION	US7070491
DESCRIPTION	WO2009033920
EXAMINATION	DE69228175T
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102007045045
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE10225514
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0390938
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4463490
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2009129925
OPPOSITION	DE19717835
OPPOSITION	DE2405694
OPPOSITION	DE3106800

Dossier Documents

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Apr 28, 2022
Communication concerning correction of the European patent specification
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Apr 22, 2022
Letter concerning publication issues
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Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 24, 2022
Request for correction of the publication
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Nov 18, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 18, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 12, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 8, 2021
English translation of the claims
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Nov 8, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Nov 8, 2021
French translation of claims
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Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 30, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
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Jul 30, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jul 30, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Jul 26, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jul 23, 2021
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Jul 21, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jul 21, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jul 16, 2021
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
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Jul 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 15, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Jun 9, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jun 9, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jun 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 1, 2021
Notice of appeal
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Mar 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 31, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 29, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 29, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Mar 29, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Mar 29, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Mar 29, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Mar 29, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Mar 29, 2021
Means of redress
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Mar 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Mar 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Mar 29, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Mar 29, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Mar 29, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Mar 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 24, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Feb 8, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Dec 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 16, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Dec 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 27, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Nov 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 26, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 26, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 26, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 25, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 25, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 25, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 25, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 25, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 25, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 25, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jun 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
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May 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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May 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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May 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 28, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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May 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jan 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 21, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 21, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Oct 14, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
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Oct 11, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
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Oct 10, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
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Oct 10, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
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Oct 10, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
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Sep 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 16, 2019
Authorisation
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Sep 16, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
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Sep 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Sep 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Sep 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Sep 3, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Aug 28, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Aug 28, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Aug 28, 2019
Non-scannable object
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Aug 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Aug 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Aug 27, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Dec 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Nov 2, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Oct 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 17, 2018
English translation of the claims
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Oct 17, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Oct 17, 2018
French translation of claims
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Oct 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 19, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jun 19, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jun 19, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jun 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jun 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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May 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
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May 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
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May 3, 2018
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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May 3, 2018
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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May 3, 2018
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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May 3, 2018
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Feb 21, 2018
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
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Jul 22, 2016
Composition of the board (T)
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Apr 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 14, 2016
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Mar 30, 2016
Advice of delivery
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Mar 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
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Mar 24, 2016
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
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Mar 24, 2016
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 9, 2016
Processing of an appeal
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Feb 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 25, 2016
Claims
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Feb 25, 2016
Claims
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Feb 25, 2016
Claims
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Feb 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 25, 2016
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Dec 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 8, 2015
Notice of appeal
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Oct 20, 2015
Advice of delivery
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Oct 19, 2015
Advice of delivery
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Oct 16, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 16, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Oct 16, 2015
Decision to refuse the application (Examining Division)
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Oct 16, 2015
Decision to refuse the application (examining division)
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Oct 16, 2015
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
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Oct 16, 2015
Means of redress
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Oct 16, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
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Oct 16, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
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Oct 16, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
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Oct 16, 2015
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
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Sep 14, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Sep 9, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
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Aug 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 28, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 28, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 28, 2015
Claims
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Aug 28, 2015
Description
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Aug 28, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
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Aug 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 28, 2015
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
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Jul 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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May 13, 2015
Advice of delivery
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May 12, 2015
Advice of delivery
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May 11, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
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May 11, 2015
Annex to the communication
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May 11, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 24, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
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Aug 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 11, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 11, 2014
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 11, 2014
Claims
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Aug 11, 2014
Description
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Aug 11, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 11, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 4, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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May 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 28, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 31, 2014
Annex to the communication
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Jan 31, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 11, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 11, 2013
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 11, 2013
Claims
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Dec 11, 2013
Description
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Dec 11, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 11, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 16, 2013
Refund of fees
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Sep 16, 2013
Refund of fees
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Aug 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 23, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 23, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Aug 13, 2013
Annex to the communication
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Aug 13, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
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Aug 6, 2013
Examination started
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Jun 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 6, 2013
Priority search results
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Jun 6, 2013
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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May 15, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Apr 4, 2013
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
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Mar 15, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 15, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 15, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Nov 28, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Sep 25, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Sep 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
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Sep 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
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Sep 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
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Sep 4, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Aug 8, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 8, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Aug 8, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jun 29, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
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Sep 14, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Aug 25, 2011
Copy of the international search report
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Aug 25, 2011
Copy of the international search report
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Aug 25, 2011
Published international application - A1
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Apr 25, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Apr 25, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Apr 25, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Feb 2, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 2, 2011
Abstract
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Feb 2, 2011
Claims
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Feb 2, 2011
Description
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Feb 2, 2011
Drawings
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